Project: Capacity Development Program for Local and Grassroots CSOs (CDP-Lg CSOs)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: 30 Working Days
Application Deadline: April 5, 2026
1. Organizational Background
Save Your Generation Ethiopia (SYGE) is a pioneering indigenous non-profit organization established in 1991. For over three decades, SYGE has led youth-focused interventions in human rights and vulnerable population protection.
As SYGE expands its operations under the WHH-EU supported project for SGBV response, the organization is seeking to modernize its internal management systems. This consultancy aims to create legally compliant, world-class frameworks for financial and human capital management.
2. Objectives of the Assignment
The primary goal is to draft and finalize two comprehensive, user-friendly manuals that align with Ethiopian Law and International Best Practices:
A. Finance Policies & Procedures Manual
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Establish a robust financial control framework.
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Define clear workflows for procurement, budgeting, and asset management.
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Ensure 100% compliance with Proclamation No. 1113/2019 and donor requirements.
B. Human Resources (HR) Policies & Procedures Manual
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Create a transparent framework for the entire employee lifecycle.
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Align organizational practices with Labor Proclamation No. 1156/2019.
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Define standards for recruitment, performance appraisals, and grievance handling.
3. Scope of Work
The consultant/firm will navigate through four distinct phases:
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Inception & Gap Analysis: Reviewing current SYGE profiles and identifying areas of non-compliance or operational risk.
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Policy Development: Drafting detailed chapters covering everything from Chart of Accounts and Audit Procedures to Onboarding and Separation Management.
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Validation: Presenting drafts to the SYGE Management Committee and General Assembly for iterative feedback.
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Handover & Orientation: Finalizing professionally edited manuals and conducting a one-day training session for SYGE staff.
4. Deliverables & Timeline
| Deliverable | Description | Timeline |
| Inception Report | Methodology, work plan, and gap analysis results. | Day 5 |
| Draft Manuals | Initial versions of both Finance and HR manuals. | Day 20 |
| Final Manuals | Professionally formatted, edited, and approved versions. | Day 25 |
| Training Session | Full-day orientation for SYGE management and staff. | Day 30 |
5. Consultant Profile & Requirements
Academic & Professional Experience
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Education: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in MBA, Accounting, Finance, Law, or HR Management.
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Tenure: 8–10 years of proven experience in policy development for the NGO sector in Ethiopia.
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Legal Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of the Civil Society Proclamation, Labor Proclamation, and Tax Laws.
Core Skills
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Technical Writing: Ability to produce clear, legally defensible English-language manuals.
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Facilitation: Strong skills in conducting validation workshops and staff training.
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Problem Solving: Ability to adapt international standards to the local operational context of indigenous NGOs.
6. How To Apply
Interested and qualified firms/consultants should submit a Technical and Financial Proposal in a single PDF file.
Your Proposal Must Include:
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A detailed methodology and work plan.
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CVs of the lead consultant and team members.
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Samples of similar policy manuals developed for other organizations.
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A detailed budget in ETB (valid for 45 days).
Submission Details:
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Email: syge.eth@gmail.com
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Subject Line: “Application for Finance and HR Policy Development Consultancy”
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Deadline: April 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Note: SYGE is an equal opportunity employer. Ownership of all developed materials remains with SYGE.
To apply for this job email your details to syge.eth@gmail.com
